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NY A03343

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 382 to establish civil penalties for building owners who alter buildings in violation of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
  • Applies when alterations impede a person's egress (exit) from a building during fire or emergency evacuation
  • Holds building owners liable if they have knowledge of such alterations or should have known about them
  • Establishes civil penalty of up to $7,500 for violations
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to violations of the uniform fire prevention and building code.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.39

12/15/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations2/12/2020
Rules2/11/2020
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/15/2019
Rules7/17/2020
Codes2/25/2020
Governmental Operations1/29/2019

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